Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Eastern Jackson County
Free civil legal help for Independence-area veterans from Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Eastern Jackson County, the legal-aid organization serving Independence, MO. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (lawmo.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Open the Legal Aid of Western Missouri site and select Apply for Legal Aid Online.
- Use the online application to request free civil legal assistance.
- If you need help deciding whether Legal Aid can assist with your legal issue, contact Legal Aid directly.
- If needed, contact the office that serves your area from the site's office locations list.
What to expect
The site's list of case types says it is not complete and directs you to contact Legal Aid to learn about services and find out if they are able to assist with your legal issue.
Contact
- Call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000Can point you to records requests and discharge-review resources.
Next step
See every Missouri program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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